Eating keto: Forbidden fruits revisited
One of the most common complaints (and criticisms) of the keto diet is the lack of fruit, which is traditionally thought to be a key…
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Chocolate Cake
A simple and moist, gluten-free and nut-free chocolate cake. This version is made with eggs, chocolate and coconut flour. Since coconut flour is high in…
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tahini (sesame paste) is a staple in my pantry. Tahini is a great source of minerals and healthy fats. It also pairs very well with…
Salmon Fish Cakes
A simple and inexpensive way to get omega-3 into your diet is to use canned wild pacific salmon. Note that omega-3 is contained in the…
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Cheesecakes are one of my favourite indulgences, and super-easy to make. All you need is a box of cream cheese (the full-fat kind), one egg…
Macro management － Part 4: Sourcing a fat supply
Now that you’ve determined your daily caloric needs, maximum carb limit and minimum protein requirements, the only other unknown is how much fat to include…
Macro management － Part 3: How much protein?
In my younger days, I remember being obsessed with celebrity diets and exercise programs. How do they all stay so slim, fit and beautiful? One…
Macro management － Part 2: Finding your carb limit
At the risk of repeating myself, I must stress again that the therapeutic benefits of a ketogenic diet come from the production of ketones, which…
Macro management －Part 1: Where to begin
Let me preface this post by saying everything I’ve ever learned about setting macros comes from (a) Dr. Stephen Phinney, and (b) trial and error.…
Tuna & Zucchini
One of my favourite meals as a kid was spaghetti with tuna (a classical southern Italian dish), served with garlic, olive oil and tomato sauce.…